Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Coast Metro Neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA from $935 (141 Rentals)

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property at 1001 W Stevens Ave

$1,400

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$1,400
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1001 W Stevens Ave, Unit 406-1B

1001 W Stevens Ave
Santa AnaCA92707

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property at 13942 Deodar St

$2,000

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$2,000
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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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13942 Deodar St

Santa AnaCA92705

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From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Fairview Green
$2,270 - $3,088
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Fairview Green

2613 S Fairview Sreet StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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Rafferty
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$2,340 - $9,668
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Rafferty

401 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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Arte West
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$2,366 - $2,604
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$2,366 - $2,604
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Arte West

3630 Westminster AveSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Park on First
$2,395 - $5,955
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Park on First

100 S Zoo LnSanta Ana, CA 92701
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property at 901 E Occidental St

$2,400

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$2,400
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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901 E Occidental St

Santa AnaCA92707
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317 S Flower St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

317 S Flower St

317 S Flower StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Santa Ana Arts Collective
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Ana Arts Collective

1666 N Main StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Villa Sonata Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Sonata Apartments

1601 Civic Center Dr WSanta Ana, CA 92703
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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First Street
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

First Street

1440 E 1st StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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1401 W. Walnut St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1401 W. Walnut St.

1401 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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511 E Washington Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

511 E Washington Ave

511 E Washington AveSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Parc Square Apartments
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Parc Square Apartments

1330 N Bush StSanta Ana, CA 92701
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Wilshire Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wilshire Apartments

1201-1233 E Wilshire AveSanta Ana, CA 92707
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Walnut Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Street Apartments

1622-1658 W Walnut StSanta Ana, CA 92703
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Durant Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Court

1507 N Durant StSanta Ana, CA 92706
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#32
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

#32

549 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Coast Metro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Coast Metro area of Santa Ana, CA is a Studio unit found at Metro East Senior Park 62+ priced from $1,560. Park Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here are the most affordable South Coast Metro apartments for rent in Santa Ana, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Metro East Senior Park 62+StudioStudio,1BA$1,560
Park TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
Flower Terrace - 62+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
The RegentStudioStudio,1BA$1,850
1418 North French Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,850
807-811 W. 15th Street1 Bed 1 Bath - 807 W 15th St1BR,1BA$1,895
1410 S Minnie St1410 Minnie 1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,900
Warwick SquareA1BR,1BA$1,904
The Imperial ApartmentsStudio AAStudio,1BA$1,995
BROADWAY PLAZA1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (B)1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Coast Metro, CA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Coast Metro area is the $2.43 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at 1600-1610 Mabury Street in the in the City Center neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value South Coast Metro apartment is the 3005 Jeffrey Dr Model at 3005 Jeffrey Dr, Unit A starting at $3,800 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Costa Mesa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Coast Metro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1600-1610 Mabury Street3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$2.43
3005 Jeffrey Dr, Unit A3005 Jeffrey Dr3BR,2BA$2.71
Waterstone Gardens3+23BR,2BA$2.57
First Street4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.01
Pinnacle at MacArthur PlacePlan 2D2BR,2BA$2.64
Tustin Village Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.68
Kenyon PointeFloor Plan Up2BR,2BA$2.48
Emerald Terrace Apartments2 Bed / 2 Bath / 2 Story2BR,2BA$2.73
Ross Towers2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.71
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.66

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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South Coast Metro, Santa Ana, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including Santa Ana. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Coast Metro Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Coast Metro?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Coast Metro is under $2,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Coast Metro?

The cheapest apartment in South Coast Metro is Metro East Senior Park 62+ which is listed at $1,662, while the average apartment in South Coast Metro costs $3,185.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Coast Metro?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 25 regular apartments in South Coast Metro that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Coast Metro?

Cheap apartments in South Coast Metro have an average cost of $227 which is $2,958 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Coast Metro.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.